The equation is .

First find the y-intercept.

The y-intercept is the value of y, when x = 0.

            (Substitute x = 0 in original equation)

                  (Apply zero product property: )

                    (Subtract: )

The y-intercept is , So the graph intersects the y-axis at .

Next find the x-intercept.

The x-intercept is the value of x, when y = 0.

               (Substitute y = 0 in original equation)

Apply addition property of equality: Add 1 to each side.

        (Apply additive inverse property: )

         (Apply additive identity property: )

Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 4.

                     (Cancel common terms)

                 (Divide: )

The x-intercept is 0.25, so the graph intersects the x-axis at (0.25, 0).

Use these ordered pairs to graph the equation.

1.     Draw a coordinate plane.

2.     Plot the points.

3.     Draw a line through these points. 

Graph for linear equation is